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Horse Shoe Candle Holder

c. 1939

John Swientochowski

Associated Names

John Swientochowski

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a single, large, metallic object with a stirrup-like shape and a long handle. The color palette consists of muted and earthy tones like brown and dark metal. The object is placed in the center of the image on a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.4 x 22.3 cm (11 3/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12135

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: John Swientochowski

Wikidata ID

Q64584191

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